1905 E. 17th Ave., Hutchinson, KS
The Salvation Army, First Call for Help, and Walmart are partnering for the “Stuff the Bus” school supply drive July 10-11 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Walmart (1905 E. 17th Ave. Hutchinson)
Community members can donate by purchasing extra school supplies while shopping at Walmart from Friday through Sunday. Donations may be placed in the collection bin located near the store’s customer service desk. All donated supplies will be distributed to local families through First Call for Help.
Last year, First Call for Help provided more than 2,000 stuffed backpacks to Reno County students, helping ensure children had the supplies needed to start the school year prepared for success. Families seeking assistance with school supplies are encouraged to call First Call for Help at 620-669-0159.
Distribution of supplies and backpacks will take place the week of August 10 by appointment only.
Most-needed items:
- Spiral notebooks
- Three-ring binders
- Colored pencils
- Colored markers
- Pocket folders
- Large erasers
- Facial tissue
- Glue sticks
- Other general classroom supplies
Community members may also drop off school supplies next week at The Salvation Army, 700 N. Walnut St., Hutchinson, or at First Call for Help, 921 E. 4th Ave., Hutchinson, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Donations can also be arranged by appointment by calling 620-669-0159.
